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NY S06220
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Requires self-storage facility liens to be enforced only through public sales (eliminates private sales), with sales conducted either via online auction or at the facility location
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Extends notice periods before sale to 60 days for motor vehicles and watercraft (compared to 30 days for other property), with sales prohibited until at least 45-60 days after default depending on property type
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Prohibits lien enforcement for 180 days after a service member's active duty ends if deployed for 180+ days, and delays enforcement for up to one year if a tenant is deceased
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Establishes minimum liability coverage of $20,000 per unit for loss or damage by theft, fire, or explosion, and prohibits owners from exempting themselves from liability for negligence
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Requires surplus sale proceeds exceeding the lien amount to be held for the occupant, with unclaimed funds deposited into the state unclaimed property fund after one year
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Allows occupants facing lien enforcement to remove personal papers, health aids, and (for domestic violence victims) personal clothing and trade tools valued under $125 per item
Legislative Description
Relates to the enforcement of liens on personal property at self-storage facilities; requires enforcement of a lien by public sale; requires a delay in enforcement of a lien if the tenant is a service member who is transferred or deployed on active duty or if the tenant is deceased; requires 60 days notice if the property subject to the lien is a motor vehicle or watercraft; requires a storage facility to hold certain surplus funds.
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1/7/2026